How do religious morals affect family life?
Numerous morals can begin to take root from religious belief regarding one’s behavior as an individual and as a member of a family: lack of sexual relationships before marriage, a desire to help others, a greater ability for forgiveness, or the moral obligation to save others. Religious families value their time spent together more, as “weekly attendees place more importance on home life”. (Clark, 1998, p. 3) In addition to placing greater value on the time spent together, religious families may also enjoy more activities together, such as church retreats. Youths who come from families which are actively involved in religious activities also tend to enjoy stronger family relationships than youths who come from non-religious families. (Williamson, 2003) Youth who come from religious families are more likely to enjoy good relationships with their parents, and they are also more likely to participate in family activities such as playing board games, eating dinner together, and traveling t
